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Federal Agencies Set to Build Major Autism Database—Here’s What It Means for Families

New project aims to explore autism causes while safeguarding patient privacy

by thinktank
May 7, 2025
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RFK Jr. Claims Autism Is an "Epidemic" Worse Than the COVID-19 Pandemic

RFK Jr. Claims Autism Is an "Epidemic" Worse Than the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Federal health agencies are teaming up to create a powerful new research tool. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to build a database of autism patients enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, offering scientists access to critical real-world data to better understand autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The initiative, spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is part of a $50 million research program. This effort is designed to explore what causes autism, which Kennedy calls a preventable epidemic. While Kennedy has been criticized for previously promoting a false link between vaccines and autism, the current project focuses on advanced scientific research and transparency.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will lead the charge. Together, they will build a platform using insurance claims, electronic medical records, and data from wearable devices. Their goal is to study autism diagnoses over time, treatment outcomes, access to care, disparities in demographics and locations, and the financial impact on families and the healthcare system.

Though officials have stated that the project will comply with privacy regulations, they haven’t clarified whether the data will be anonymous. Still, Kennedy has stressed that participation will be voluntary and personal information will remain protected.

The announcement follows past confusion. Just last month, HHS denied rumors of creating a formal autism registry after reports surfaced. However, Kennedy later confirmed that a voluntary database was indeed in the works.

The urgency around autism research has never been greater. Rates continue to rise, with the CDC reporting that 1 in every 31 eight-year-olds in the U.S. had been diagnosed with ASD by 2022. While experts agree that genetics and environmental factors likely play a role, Kennedy has raised concerns about possible environmental toxins like mold and chemicals, promising to investigate all potential causes.

Currently, there are no cures for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention can make a huge difference. Supportive therapies before age three can help improve learning, communication, and social skills.

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